Re: Re: [RFC] Horde_Cipher -> Crypt_Cipher

From: Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 15:03:16 +0000
Subject: Re: Re: [RFC] Horde_Cipher -> Crypt_Cipher
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Hi, On Sun, 27 Jul 2003, Davey wrote: > Davey wrote: > > Michael: Would Crypt_CHAP fit in Crypt_Cipher? is it hashing or > encrypting? From what I know about CHAP its has a pretty specific use > and wouldn't be used in an environment which would require more than one > type of hasing/encryption and therefore Abstraction should not be used. CHAP is an application for encryption/hashing, it doesen't fit into a Crypt_<whatever> framework, so it should stay standalone. Some functions of the Crypt_CHAP package could be moved as drivers into this new Crypt_<whatever> package, like NT-Hash and DES-Hash. bye, -- ------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Michael Bretterklieber - http://www.bretterklieber.com JAWA Management Software GmbH - http://www.jawa.at Tel: ++43-(0)316-403274-12 - GSM: ++43-(0)676-84 03 15 712 ------------------------------- ---------------------------------- "...the number of UNIX installations has grown to 10, with more expected..." - Dennis Ritchie and Ken Thompson, June 1972

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